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Music Ministry at First Presbyterian Church |
We seek to provide uplifting music for the worship services of the church and to provide training for those who desire to sing and/or play in the choirs. All choirs are directed by Pat Rowlett and Susan Mabie, with organist Vance Harper Jones, Dru Wilkins and Cindy Sutton. New choir members are always welcome.
Please contact Pat Rowlett or Susan Mabie if you are interested.
Music Opportunities
Our fall choir rehearsals have begun. If you can imagine the books and music spread out on my desk, plus schedules and preaching lists, you can perhaps get a glimpse of the task before me.
As our programs begin again, please remember, we always have a place for new singers in each choir, so please consider joining one. We need YOU, and whether you know it or not, you need US!!! The experience will enrich your own worship, and you will be giving a gift to God that only you can give.
Below you will find the choir schedule:
All rehearsals take place in the Ministry Center Room 2.08
Daybreak Choir: open to Sr. high youth and adults for the 8:30 am Worship service
Sanctuary Choir: open to Sr. high youth and adults for the 11:00 am Worship service
(The Daybreak & Sanctuary Choirs rehearse together Thursdays 7:00 pm)
Our principal choirs are for Sunday Services, special worship services, and performances of major choral works.
Resurrection Singers: youth and adults, perform one Sunday a month
Rehearse 1st & 2nd Thursdays, 6:00 pm
Choir that sings one Sunday each month, offering newly composed Christian music and old favorites. The Resurrection Singers are led by Susan Mabie, accompanied by Cindy Sutton.
Confirmation Choir: 6th – 12th grades. 1st & 3rd Sundays 9:40 am – 10:20 am
An advanced choir, singing 2 and 3 part music, and ringing handbells
Covenant Choir: 2nd – 5th grades. Mondays, 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
A comprehensive, age-based musical experience, utilizing hand-chimes, hand bells and Orff instruments. Members are introduced to rhythms, intervals, and how to read musical symbols, intervals and rhythms. The choir sings at worship services throughout the year and performs an annual musical.
Kinderchoir: Kindergarten and 1st grade. Tuesdays, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
An introduction to singing, musical symbols and terminology, using songs, games, instruments and hand-chimes.
Preschool Choir: ages 3 and 4. Wednesdays, 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
An informal educational experience for young singers, using games, play activities, songs and rhythms to introduce musical concepts.
Sanctuary Bells (Handbell Choir)
Adults — Sundays, 5:45 pm — Sanctuary
Advanced handbell choir, playing 5+ octaves of Schulmerich Handbells, and 5 octaves of Malmark Handchimes. Activities include participation in worship services, weddings, the Candlelight Service in December, Spring Ring, and festivals.
Please contact Pat Rowlett or Susan Mabie if you are interested.
Music Opportunities
Our fall choir rehearsals have begun. If you can imagine the books and music spread out on my desk, plus schedules and preaching lists, you can perhaps get a glimpse of the task before me.
As our programs begin again, please remember, we always have a place for new singers in each choir, so please consider joining one. We need YOU, and whether you know it or not, you need US!!! The experience will enrich your own worship, and you will be giving a gift to God that only you can give.
Below you will find the choir schedule:
All rehearsals take place in the Ministry Center Room 2.08
Daybreak Choir: open to Sr. high youth and adults for the 8:30 am Worship service
Sanctuary Choir: open to Sr. high youth and adults for the 11:00 am Worship service
(The Daybreak & Sanctuary Choirs rehearse together Thursdays 7:00 pm)
Our principal choirs are for Sunday Services, special worship services, and performances of major choral works.
Resurrection Singers: youth and adults, perform one Sunday a month
Rehearse 1st & 2nd Thursdays, 6:00 pm
Choir that sings one Sunday each month, offering newly composed Christian music and old favorites. The Resurrection Singers are led by Susan Mabie, accompanied by Cindy Sutton.
Confirmation Choir: 6th – 12th grades. 1st & 3rd Sundays 9:40 am – 10:20 am
An advanced choir, singing 2 and 3 part music, and ringing handbells
Covenant Choir: 2nd – 5th grades. Mondays, 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
A comprehensive, age-based musical experience, utilizing hand-chimes, hand bells and Orff instruments. Members are introduced to rhythms, intervals, and how to read musical symbols, intervals and rhythms. The choir sings at worship services throughout the year and performs an annual musical.
Kinderchoir: Kindergarten and 1st grade. Tuesdays, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
An introduction to singing, musical symbols and terminology, using songs, games, instruments and hand-chimes.
Preschool Choir: ages 3 and 4. Wednesdays, 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
An informal educational experience for young singers, using games, play activities, songs and rhythms to introduce musical concepts.
Sanctuary Bells (Handbell Choir)
Adults — Sundays, 5:45 pm — Sanctuary
Advanced handbell choir, playing 5+ octaves of Schulmerich Handbells, and 5 octaves of Malmark Handchimes. Activities include participation in worship services, weddings, the Candlelight Service in December, Spring Ring, and festivals.
37th Annual Performance of Messiah
Rehearsals for the December 16th Messiah continue on Monday's at 7:00 pm
Location: Sanctuary of Centenary of United Methodist Church
Singers do not need to audition but will need to purchase a G. Schirmer score from Fuller Music Store.
For more information contact our Pat Rowlett.
Tickets for the 3:00 pm Open Rehearsal and the 7:30 pm Performance are available at Fuller Music, 2310 Trent Rd and Craven Arts Council 317 Middle St. or by credit card at 252-638-2577.
Location: Sanctuary of Centenary of United Methodist Church
Singers do not need to audition but will need to purchase a G. Schirmer score from Fuller Music Store.
For more information contact our Pat Rowlett.
Tickets for the 3:00 pm Open Rehearsal and the 7:30 pm Performance are available at Fuller Music, 2310 Trent Rd and Craven Arts Council 317 Middle St. or by credit card at 252-638-2577.